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How to get fromBerkeley to Chicagoby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Berkeley to Chicago by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Berkeley to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    37 min
    $4–5

  2. Drive 15.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berkeley to Chicagocar car 15.4 mi
    20 min
    $3–5

  3. Line 313 bus, line 126 bus

    1. Take the bus from St. Charles/Wolf to Lake St & Austin Blvdbus bus 313
    2. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Dearbornbus bus 126
    1h 46m
    $6–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Chicagotaxi taxi 15.4 mi
    20 min
    $40–50

Berkeley to Chicago by train

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.6 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Berkeley, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Berkeley to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Charles/Wolf to Jackson & Dearborn via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Austin/Jackson, and Jackson & Austin Terminal in around 1h 46m.

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